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Guest Reviews for Our Holiday Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Read genuine guest reviews for our holiday cottages in the Scottish Borders, including stays in Melrose and Kelso. Browse testimonials by property, see what guests loved most about their visit, and view original Booking.com review screenshots pulled in automatically from each property testimonial folder.

Trusted guest feedback

From cosy cottages to stylish apartments in Melrose and Kelso, guests consistently highlight the things that matter most: comfort, cleanliness, excellent locations and a smooth booking experience when booking direct.

30 reviews featured across 8 properties, with Booking.com screenshots loaded automatically from each property testimonial folder.

The Tweed

Beautifully presented, central and comfortable, with guests regularly praising cleanliness, facilities and the high street location.

4 reviews
10/10
Steven March 2026
Lovely well presented place to stay

“This is a really well put together holiday let. Nicely decorated with loads of facilities in a great location on the high street.”

Lovely well presented place to stay
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10/10
Sheila November 2025
Great stay

“Really great apartment, very comfortable and cosy. Arrangements to access the property were excellent. Would recommend.”

Great stay
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10/10
Lynne February 2026
Excellent property, beautiful town

“The property was clean, cosy and comfortable. It had everything we needed. A perfect home from home with comfortable beds and lovely fresh bedding.”

Minor guest note: the front door lock felt slightly insecure when locked.
Excellent property, beautiful town
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10/10
Kirsty March 2026
Great location and really clean & tidy

“Very handy, clean and had everything we needed.”

Great location and really clean & tidy
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The Teviot

Convenient, cosy and well located in the heart of Melrose, with guests also highlighting thoughtful communication and practical touches.

4 reviews
10/10
Lisa November 2025
Really convenient for a stay in Melrose

“Perfect location in the centre of Melrose. Very clean and comfortable. Owner had great communication and even posted my glasses back to me when I accidentally left them behind.”

Really convenient for a stay in Melrose
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9/10
Alice January 2026
Compact, clean apartment in perfect location

“Location and cleanliness were first class. Excellent communication by the owner too. The apartment is compact but ideal for a short stay and worked perfectly for our visit.”

Guest scoring suggested slightly lower value for money, but the written review was still very positive.
Compact, clean apartment in perfect location
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10/10
Tony January 2026
New Year’s stay

“Clean, warm and everything needed was provided, including umbrellas. Lovely warm apartment with a quiet pub across the road that does amazing food. Close to the railway for an easy trip to the capital.”

New Year’s stay
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10/10
Ben October 2025
Great property

“Excellent property in a fun and friendly town.”

Great property
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Pergola Cottage

Cosy, comfortable and homely, with repeated praise for cleanliness, kitchen facilities and the overall standard of the cottage.

4 reviews
10/10
Tara March 2026
Beautiful cottage providing a comfortable place to stay

“Beautifully presented, extremely clean and very comfortable.”

Minor guest note: the key box could be a little tricky to open.
Beautiful cottage providing a comfortable place to stay
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10/10
Kate Lamballe March 2026
House was brilliant

“Kitchen facilities in particular were better than many holiday homes. Beds were very comfy, and the house was lovely, cosy and well looked after.”

House was brilliant
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9/10
Alan February 2026
Cosy and very comfortable accommodation

“Very clean, smart cottage with good amenities. It rained the whole time we were there, but the place was so cosy and comfortable that we did not mind staying in.”

Cosy and very comfortable accommodation
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10/10
Sarah February 2026
Very smooth, flexible and efficient service

“Very clean, comfortable and homely.”

Very smooth, flexible and efficient service
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The Esk

A modern, central and high-standard apartment in Melrose, consistently praised for presentation, cleanliness and comfort.

4 reviews
10/10
Scott March 2026
Great apartment in Melrose

“Very comfortable and clean apartment with everything we needed for a short stay. Great location in the heart of the town with a good choice of cafes and restaurants nearby.”

Great apartment in Melrose
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10/10
Matt September 2025
Beautiful, modern apartment in the centre of Melrose

“Very clean and well looked after with all the facilities you would need.”

Beautiful, modern apartment in the centre of Melrose
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10/10
Choral September 2025
Absolutely perfect

“Exceptionally well presented, perfectly located, quiet and very comfortable with all amenities needed. Would definitely recommend and will certainly return in the future.”

Absolutely perfect
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10/10
Linda October 2025
Excellent stay at this apartment

“Great location, apartment was immaculate and very comfortable. High standard throughout.”

Excellent stay at this apartment
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The Tay

Central, modern and easy for guests to settle into, with strong praise for access, instructions, cleanliness and quiet village location.

4 reviews
10/10
Ross December 2025
Spotless, modern and really comfortable

“My wife and I stayed at The Tay while we were down for the rugby. Melrose is an awesome wee place and you could not ask for a better location with everything just a short walk away. We will book again and definitely recommend it.”

Spotless, modern and really comfortable
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9/10
Chris December 2025
A delightful and comfortable stay

“Immaculate and clean. Quiet location but central to Melrose. Tea, coffee and milk were provided.”

A delightful and comfortable stay
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10/10
Stephen January 2026
Brilliant apartment

“Lovely decor. Location is central and fabulous. Owners were very accommodating. Nothing to fault and we want to book again next year.”

The written feedback was excellent, despite a lower bed rating in the score breakdown.
Brilliant apartment
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10/10
Curtis March 2026
10/10 The Tay

“Easy access, great instructions from the host, lovely quiet area right in the middle of the village. Clean and modern, perfect for what we needed.”

10/10 The Tay
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The Clyde

A high-quality, central apartment that guests see as a genuine hotel alternative, with excellent host communication and a peaceful but convenient setting.

4 reviews
10/10
Lynda July 2025
Perfect

“Exceptional accommodation. High quality, centre of Melrose. In future we would always choose this apartment over the hotels that we normally go to. Many restaurants nearby and street parking available.”

Perfect
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9/10
Jill September 2025
Fantastic apartment in the heart of Melrose

“Close to everything yet peaceful and quiet. The property was spotless, beautifully decorated and felt fresh and welcoming. Host communication was excellent and the place was highly recommended.”

Fantastic apartment in the heart of Melrose
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10/10
Anna September 2025
Wonderful flat in perfect location

“A beautiful flat, exceptionally clean with very comfortable beds and a functional kitchen. Nothing to complain about.”

Wonderful flat in perfect location
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9/10
Lisa February 2026
Beautifully presented, well located property

“The property was in a great location and pristine. Queries were answered quickly and parking was great.”

Beautifully presented, well located property
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4 Abbotsford

A reliable, clean and well-equipped base with strong all-round category scores and a practical location for Melrose stays.

3 reviews
10/10
Louise March 2026
Excellent stay

“Everything was spotless, comfortable and well equipped with great facilities. Perfect location and great value for money.”

Excellent stay
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10/10
Andrew March 2026
Clean, comfortable and well located

“A well located property with excellent facilities and everything needed for a great stay.”

Clean, comfortable and well located
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9/10
Liz March 2026
Special birthday stay

“Overall a lovely stay in a clean, comfortable and well located property.”

Guest suggestion: a small towel rail in the ensuite would be useful.
Special birthday stay
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4A Horsemarket

A spacious, modern and very well furnished flat in Kelso, with guests praising the central location, free parking, comfort and friendly hosting.

3 reviews
10/10
Paul February 2026
Great location and facilities, very well furnished flat

“Great location at Kelso square, very spacious and very well furnished flat. Free parking outside and restaurants, bars and shops close by. Could not fault facilities provided and recommended.”

Great location and facilities, very well furnished flat
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10/10
Nick March 2026
Beautiful apartment, clean, tidy and comfortable

“Beautiful apartment, clean, tidy and comfortable and in a great location. Host very friendly and helpful and we will definitely be staying here again soon.”

Beautiful apartment, clean, tidy and comfortable
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10/10
Melbourne February 2026
Excellent modern apartment

“Modern, excellently situated with good quality bedding, a very good shower and great size bathroom, living room and bedrooms. Would definitely recommend.”

Minor guest note: the blinds were a little tricky to use and there was limited information on local services and fire procedures.
Excellent modern apartment
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Broombank

A newly available property in our collection. We are looking forward to welcoming the first guests and sharing their feedback here soon.

New property
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We do not have guest reviews published for this property just yet, but it is now part of our collection and we look forward to sharing real visitor feedback here soon.

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